“Consumers are taking a logical approach to making their lives better,” said Sheryl Connelly, manager of Ford Global Trends and Futuring. “Choosing a car that lessens their impact on the environment as well as their wallets can really create peace of mind.”

Will MPG ratings be the most important consideration for your next vehicle purchase? If so, is that because it saves you money ... or because you want to lessen your impact on the environment? Or both?